Arctic Adventure through Magical Frozen Forests of Riisitunturi

What's included?

• Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre,
• Equipment and snowshoes,
• Professional winter overalls and boots,
• Professional guide,
• Transportation,
• Campfire snacks, lunch and hot drinks,
• Tax and fees.

Exclusions

• Alcoholic drinks

Note: Pick-up starts 60 minute(s) before departure.
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:

• Apukka Resort (Transfer fee is € 40 / one-way - please contact us)
• Arctic Snow Hotel (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way - please contact us)
• Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
• Guesthouse Borealis
• Hostel Ibedcity
• Läkituvat Cottages / Meeting point
• Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
• Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
• Motelli Rovaniemi
• Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
• Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
• Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
• Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way - please contact us)
• Walk in the office / City Centre accommodation

Riisitunturi is a national park located approximately 150 kilometres east of Rovaniemi in a hilly area of Finnish Lapland. Riisitunturi National Park is famous for having beautiful photogenic winter sceneries with majestic snowy trees. Thick blankets of snow and ice turn spruce trees into big puffy marshmallows that attract tourists and photography enthusiasts.
You meet the guide in the morning and they'll drive you approximately 2 hours from Rovaniemi through the Arctic wilderness. During the drive, you can admire all the beautiful views that the winter in Lapland offers. When you reach your destination, it's time for a 4-kilometres-long walk in the national park. If needed we can take snowshoes with us if there has been a lot of fresh snow!
Your guide will take you on a hike through the national park where you can admire the beauty of Arctic nature in Finnish Lapland, and have a chance to observe stunning snow covered trees (the snow load of a full-grown spruce tree can be up to four tonnes) typical for Riisitunturi National Park.
As you hike through this winter wonderland, your guide will introduce you to the wildlife of the area and teach you more about nature and your surroundings. Refreshments and a typical Finnish campfire lunch will be served around the open fire to keep you warm. This is a great opportunity for your guide to show you how to build a fire using traditional methods. No need for matches or a lighter, your guide will use flint & steel and natural materials you can find in the nature that surrounds you (we can do this in conditions as cold as -30°C). Lunchtime is also a great moment for your guide to share their passion and knowledge and answer all your questions about nature, Lapland and life in the Arctic.
The excursion lasts around 9 hours, including transportation, hiking and the convivial time around the fire. You will be back in Rovaniemi around 17.00.
In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!

Cold weather clothing will be provided, but we recommend to dress appropriately. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. This experience may require a certain amount of endurance.
Hotel pick-ups commence 10 - 60 minutes prior to the start time. Your pick up time will be confirmed by email.

What do I need to bring?
Bottle of water,
We will provide you with overalls and boots, but please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event